Textiles Technology Transfer & Licensing Opportunities
An artificial meniscus for knee joint surgery >>Researchers at Heriot-Watt have developed a potential articifical mensiscus for knee joint surgery.
Printed Chip-less Smart Labels >>Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed a novel, covert, chip-less smart label technology for protecting branded items.
A Method for the Fabrication of Micro-Diamond Hollow Shells >>Researchers at Heriot-Watt University and the Korean Institute for Science and Technology have developed a controlled method for producing inert hollow diamond shapes for storage, preservation and transporting of materials with controlled release properties.
High Security Hologram & Diffractive Optic devices for Anti-Counterfeiting >>Heriot-Watt University have developed a patented technology whereby a single surface relief diffractive optical element is capable of producing two distinct output patterns under different illumination wavelengths, one in the visible region and one in the non-visible region. It is believed that these elements have the potential to produce a highly secure, anti counterfeiting optical watermark.
Novel polymeric nano-carriers for drug delivery and other biomedical applications. >>Researchers at The Robert Gordon University have engineered novel nano-sized polymeric solubilisers to encapsulate and deliver therapeutic agents such as peptides, proteins and water insoluble drugs. In the aqueous solution, these delivery systems form a protective core, which can trap and separate their cargo from the aqueous environment. Hence, they can also be designed to carry potent substances, which are easily degradable in an aqueous environment during processing/manufacturing. They are easy to prepare and due to the diverse architecture of these delivery systems, they can be tailored made to carry a broad range of molecules for biomedical application
Eco-Friendly Fire Retardant Foams >>Researchers at the University of Strathclyde’s Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry have developed eco-friendly fire retardant polyurethane foams. The main benefits of the technology include increased effectiveness in the prevention and spread of fire; and the use of environmentally friendly non-toxic materials. The technology is relatively inexpensive in comparison to existing formulations, and is readily adoptable into existing manufacturing processes. These foams can be used in many industries including furniture and soft furnishings, construction, packaging, automotive and aeronautics.
